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Grand Mal x side-project Listerlandet will receive its first proper release, in exclusive form, from Repartiseraren in late October 2018. The release is planned to be in a limited edition of chromes cassettes with full on-body printing as per usual, obi-strips, metallic printing for logos and tracklists plus the title of the release. There will also be a limited edition luxury hardback digipak CD with an outer linen cover.

Each of these physical releases will come with a different track and with different covers, only available via Repartiseraren. SkandinavianSpeed will have exclusive access to the digital release itself.

A music-video has been created by Karl Ture Rydby himself, you get a firsthand look and feel for one of the tracks featured on the release, “Nätet läggs i skymningen“. Down below is a short presentation of the release itself:

“Listerlandet is located in the outskirts. Classic, okkult dubby tekno with ambience and esoteric folklore for higher spheres and inner search. This Autumn on cassette, CD with linen cover (Repartiseraren) and digital (SkandinavianSpeed, coming label).“

Over hundredreleases have been shared to the world through Enfant Terrible. The sub-label Gooiland Elektro is almost up to a third of that number. What an exciting time to be alive, especially considering the quality of releases that has been put through both labels. Having garnered a notoriety of being a good label when it comes to experimental electronic music, people have started to notice their presence even more. We’re setting up a digital showcase of the releases that are coming out now in the beginning of October.

LCN – Autonomie EP

LCN or the alterego for Le Chocolat Noir have been a guest on the 2016 compilation on Enfant Terrible, titled “Noblesse Oblige“, with the song “Appartenance“. The only other release is a collaboration with Zarkoff on the Iron Flute 12¨ released by Return To Disorder. His electronic music could be described as some really weirded out electronic body music, together with electro vibes that keep the notion of sanity intact. Claustrophobic minimalistic and repetitive, always on the edge musically and on par with other acts of the same caliber, maybe even in a corner of his own.

This will be his first multi-track release and EP, which is an exciting thing in of itself as this kind of music almost never make it through, unless you’re into it. For those who like the more experimental side of earlier electro, this release is something you should look into. A mixture of french and german can be heard within the lyrics of the songs. Everything is an eerie reminder of how sullen things can be.

It will be released on a limited edition 12¨ (of 200 copies) with screenprinted sleeves, as Enfant Terrible (ET052) and Gooiland Elektro (Gooiland 29).

Savage Grounds – Area Of Violence

Switzerland duo Savage Grounds have laid their foundations with another label – with three releases on Lux Rec – now join up on Enfant Terrible for their latest EP. Their earlier sounds are not as refined as they are on this release, where it packs a momentum unheard of when it comes to electronic music. It is really heavy but at the same time catchy and melodic. According to the label itself, these musicians venture through and beyond their description of “post-techno” – what ever that is supposed to mean anyway. This is music that transcends those etiquettes but fit into them like a glove at the same time. It is rough, gritty and unrelenting.

Taking obvious steps into acid and industrial as well, alongside electronic body music, this seemingly instrumental take on those genres combined is well-matched. They outclass most of what you’re able to listen to when it comes to these genres post-glory days. At first a mesmerizing but gloomy appearance musically, quickly descending into utter hopelessness and then back again when hope shines eternal in the end. It’s one of those offshoots from this great label that make everything worth it, even if you can’t appreciate the level of experimentalism they work with.

It will be released on a limited edition 12¨ (of 250 copies) with screen-printed sleeves, as Enfant Terrible (ET053).

Staatseinde – Neue Zyklus

The débutantes with the name of Staatseinde present their first EP, 6-track strong, with the same playfulness as ever but wrapped in a more serious and sinister tone. It brings back the more emotional side of electronic music as it is fine-tuned to our heart’s delight, relying on the more basal human needs musically as they churn out melodies upon melodies, with no strings attached emotionally but a hell of a lot invested when it comes to the listeners attentiveness.

If you thought the a-side wasn’t weirded out enough in terms of experimentalism, see the other side (b-side) for that almost pop-oriented edge and electro-pop vibe that brings out all the ghoulish tendencies of their sound. Yes, one can very well hear the influence of Welle:Erdball on some of these tracks, if they had a screw loose and were more pleasurable then their latest albums. Staatseinde’s earlier releases will remain the favorite for now but this release is worth checking out for the sole reason that it is Staatseinde.

It will be released on a limited edition 12¨ (of 250 copies) risograph printed sleeves, as Enfant Terrible (ET054).

Garçon Taupe – The White Spider

This is a release I myself would get only because of the aesthetics of it. It has a wonderful schismatic feeling to it, the contrasts of it are also wonderfully pleasant in a gruesome kind of existential manner – perfect for Autumn and the coming winter. Garçon Taupe is new for us here at Repartiseraren but nevertheless as it is an Enfant Terrible and Gooiland Elektro release, we’re sure we’ll be somewhat in awe. It is a completely dutch affair it seems, having only had some of their tracks released, by the label Narrominded.

It is a very quirky sound. You either love it or hate it, think it is enigmatic or simply an annoyance. One can’t deny that their sound is somewhat unique in a way. For the acid-lovers the b-side will be a huge surprise and it slowly grows on you, as the beats pace along fast enough for ones limbs to awkwardly match themselves to the rhythm. The last song on this record holds an especially groovy beat which is poisonous to say the least.

As a joint operation between Enfant Terrible and Gooiland Elektro, this release will be on limited edition 12¨ (of 200 copies) with screen-printed sleeves, going under Enfant Terrible (ET055) and Gooiland Elektro (Gooiland 30).

Long way have he wandered. From an obscure act in the middle of nothingness, to a less obscure and more intrinsic musician. Ever since his first release “That Place Now Forgotten” he’s fought to stay in the shadows just for a little bit longer, to smell the fresh air and dampen his ambitions. Now Austin Rathmell have released two splits, with Horders and Crawl, as well as a second album titled: “Cleansing Silence“. Each time something new is about to be put out, he’s acclimatized himself even more to his original concept—more atmospheric and bleak neo-folk semi-acoustic music—less experimental ins and outs. He still has an ambition to go further with that and introduce even more intriguing components in his music. The further into ourselves that we dwell, the farther we’ve withered. Which is exactly a conception for something to bloom anew—though a contrast in the outlook on life can be found to be the exact opposite.

After readying his latest release which was put out on Neuropa Records, there’s not many steps to take until he’s introduced once again on Die Song. This American label is working hard on putting out their forthcoming releases, both on cassette as they’ve done in the past—but also on vinyl. It feels like The Way To Light holds a soul-seeking ambition which never have transcended beyond what one man can do. Time and time again this is disproved when he launches yet another strike at the heart of one’s perception of what his music is all about. Now he’s actually being introduced on a non-commercial collection, which is not just any collection but a sound-calendar called Ljudkalendern—organized on and by Repartiseraren. It was originally recorded—doom and gloom—for Autumn and when the leafs fell.

Though we think it is appropriate for the changing of seasons. From a lengthy heat wave into Fall to a rapid change and decline of heat in favor for cold and rough Winter. Through whispers and dank environments come a heedful call for Yule to slowly commence—not prematurely—but with enough time on our hands to make the best of it. This is music to listen to when you need time to reflect, when you’re at the campfire preparing a meal you’ve hunted yourself. It’s an insight into the hunter-gatherer society that no longer exists. Maybe it’s also a reflection of how the prettiest flowers turn out to shrivel after a while. Nothing ever changes—it only gets worse. The song is titled “Withering Flowers in Bloom” and is a oxymoron in itself, a beautiful one. This is for the 5th of December and the continuation of Ljudkalendern.

Poem:

“Oh how it’s never the same“,he came to proclaim.For time is never still,it’s the only thing with free will”

Hear ye, hear ye for 5th of December! Now there’s not much time left until a new day is birthed. A snowstorm is upon us and there’s no escape from it, we hope to make it out alive. Let’s settle down in a cave and hope for the best. A new song will be brought forth for your listening pleasure—tomorrow. There’s still time left of today, so you’ll have to enjoy it then. Here’s the exclusive track “Withering Flowers in Bloom” as balsam for your ears.

When everything had settled through the eyes and ears of Hélène De Thoury, she launched a duo together with Amandine Stioui – whose voice had been a wake-up call for Hélène – she adored it. Since 2013 they’ve been working together on shaping their first release, which took them a few months to put out. This self-released EP, called “Blue Moon“, quickly gained a lot of attention and appraisal from those who found out about them. Although their sound can be found somewhere in between the minimal synth and new-wave categories, their rather complex structure and beautifully laden vocals make them unique to genres fond of taking it literally when translating a fixed category into something more. There is a large hint of minimalism in their sound, but all the influences they gather together shape a uniqueness which takes them away from traps that quickly become clichés. With their new-wave sound, enchanting structures and pinpointed melodies – affect you in all the ways they might want you to feel. From the year 2013 to 2014, they’ve worked on their debut-album and now they’re soon ready to unleash it as a whole.

The french label Desire Records are releasing their debut-album “Live & Destroy” will be released on the 6th of October. Before the release, they’re playing live at the french venue La balle au bond, on the 1st of October. On the 30th of November they will go on a tour, hitting countries like Spain, France, Germany and Belgium. I exclusively premiered “Agoraphobia (Album Version)“, a track which is what I consider to be the beating heart of their record. This track is so emotional and delivers a whole other insight to what minimal synth can sound like, when transformed by other genres which overlap or have less to do with a genre like synth-pop. I think it is their strength and it sounds like they’ve worked hard on every single track. Let this be the anthem that will carry you away and put you into the mood for listening to “Live & Destroy”. Look out if you want to buy it, because soon it will be available from Desire Records. Stream the exclusive track down below.

The first thing I would think about when it comes to classic industrial music is – provocation. Many of the artists and groups from back then gained notoriety by doing just that. Whether it came to taboo non-politically correct topics about virtually anything that doesn’t hold root in modern society. Often challenging the “norms” of yesteryear. When it comes to White Christian Male (Dennis Hudson), I don’t really think it holds up to that standard – considering that the tables are now turned and political correctness seep through everything. I’m not sure if he’s trying to be provocative with the name “White Christian Male“, or if he’s paying heed to the white christian male. But it surely is an eye-catcher which makes you want to see what it is like beneath the layer of provocation – intentional or not. His music can be held to a higher degree because of his sheer craftsmanship when it comes to the beats, atmosphere and whatnot. Everything falls in place with an interesting sound.

It came as a surprise to hear a darkwave-coated synth-pop sound when you see the iconography and plus one with one. This held true when it came to his older tracks, which are actually pretty good considering how lame darkwave tend to be in most cases. Since then, he’s transcended his old sound which was marked for departure with his track “Live It Down” on the Chromatin Records compilation “Artificial Selections“. Note that he’s not left the influences taken from darkwave, but rather stripped the melodious synth-pop sound and put a harsh industrial surface down instead. Even though it holds true to some of his other tracks, like covers of “Blue Monday” and “Warm Leatherette” – he’s simulated his way through experimentation – paying his dues to ambient as well. Before he went all out industrial, his covers show an organic process of ridding the more melodious content, stripping the sound down and going into industrial for real – but only in the rhythmically and melodious sense to begin with.

Therefore I have gotten a track from him, namely the seventh track from his forthcoming release on Chromatin Records. The track is titled “Infection” and is featured on an album that will go by the name of “The Jagged Womb“. Hear the mangling sounds that will make a resounding noise each time it crackles skulls. A barren industrial landscape with bleak metal as the only surface you’ll ever feel. Dive down into a steel-bath which is only preserved to hold the utmost contempt towards humanity. A pain that is so real that you can feel it, feel it linger down your spine and leave you breathless. It is an immense experience to listen to “Infection” and I now get to share it with you exclusively. It features a long industrial opening, a first part if you will, which by the second half of it turns into a maelstrom of darkwave, minimal synth and industrial combined. Stream it exclusively down below and see to it that you buy his album when it comes out on Chromatin Records – in October.

Pink Sexdeath, Degenerate Slug, Demon City Reaper? Three names have one thing in common – they’re all names thought out – and executed in musical form, by a man living in Kaliningrad, Russia. Not only does he have all those alter-egos, but many more that I won’t list. He is or have been a part of two groups called Modern Howl and Ninika, each one different from the other, but also closely knitted together by darker genres. Even though he’s had a lot of projects going on at the same time, he’s dabbling with a special kind of project which he calls “Zex Model“. This musical project started out not too long ago and pushed him further into musical obscurity than what you’d think. Considering this, his project has risen in popularity since his first releases – and opening for Lust Of Youth in Russia. With his official debut-album “Mind Slaughter” having been released on desire records in 2013, and a self-released EP titled “First Mutation” – he solidified his presence further. Once a darling in the brooding underground, now a good rated artist fit for another level in the underground.

Simultaneously in another part of the world, a man by the name of Fade Kainer (Theologian, etc) self-releases his first album “Mask Visions Poison” under the name of Statiqbloom. This is in 2013. America have gained yet another notable industrial-act that strays away from the cliches, and embraces their own version of what inspired them in the first place. Meaning; they decide to twist the originals of the 1980’s and 1990’s by layering their own vision upon the ground which those men built upon. The building blocks are on a steady ground. The album itself sells out on cassette and remains on CD up until now. Two alternatives offered, one bought and sold. Even though both Zex Model and Statiqbloom are very much alike, the last-mentioned relies on heavy electro beats and a body rhythm, whilst Zex Model is utilizing the rough texture of industrial on experimental soil; to the maximum. Then we entered 2014 and brooding for Statiqbloom was yet another album which he gave the title “Black Mirrors“, released only on a limited edition cassette. This was to be a release before two kings met up and decided to build upon a platform settled by them both, and others. Diplomacy entered the game and here we are.

Fast-forward to later October, early November this year and you’re in for a treat. It was only a matter of time until desire brought these two new-comers closer together. In regards to their sound, it was a sound choice. Zex Model and Statiqbloom engage in a split-release that features eight tracks in total and four tracks by each artist. The apt design for this release is what Fade Kainer thought out and did. From the first four “Atropy Of Three“, “Contaminate“, “Slow Void” and “Behind Glass (Second Pane)” courtesy of Statiqbloom on side one. To side two featuring “Forbidden Alterations“, “Rokk“, “Teosophia” and “Tokyo Blitz” by Zex Model. I chose the second track “Rokk“, because of the atonal message that is what makes his project what it is in the first place. From his ode to Skinny Puppy and the likes, to his experimentalism that fiddles with a classic industrial atmosphere and makes the atonality spin the wheel – a confusing sound which at first obfuscates the rhythm – but later on is quite a trip into the originality of his project. A harsher version of Nexus Kenosis might actually find a way through your mind, intentionally or not. Stream the exclusive track “Rokk” down below and see to that you buy the vinyl from desire records when it comes out, if you like what you’re hearing.

From neo-folk to neo-classical, these years have been formative for different acts within those genres and beyond. One act in particular that stuck in my mind was Inneres Gebirge, with their clear historic anchoring and fierce folk-music that transcends into different genres as well, but also into neo-folk territory. This German act released their first debut-album in 2012, which went by the title of “Schlafender König“, which spans from The Early German Romantics, to virtually different times in an historic context – that can be connected to their works. Most notably the musical interpretation of Uwe Lammla’s poem “Schwarzer Wein“, from the track with the same name, taken from the book by the same poet – which goes by the name of “Idäisches Licht“, from 2006. Which is interesting, since they grab what they can from different time-periods, with the main focus on Germany – all the time. This is, however, just a brief story taken from what you’ll have to buy to discover – that is buying their CD.

They were also a part of Heathen Harvest’s compilation “Samhainwork I“, with a track that isn’t related to the CD at all, namely “Holy Thursday“. The compilation was released in 2012, the same year, but later in October. Members of Inneres Gebirge are also closely related, or part of the band Aeldaborn. What makes them unique is what has been said before, it is that they interpret different parts that create a unique view, into the folklore that exists and the folklore that they bring to life within their music. I must say that this is only a brief explanation of what they’re about, and where they are coming from, which is just scratching on the surface. The members of this group are Sepp Funkel, S. Dante, Thomas Lueckewerth, Ron Con Koma, Mari, Michael Weinstein and Fräulein Stein. Sepp Funkel and Thomas Lueckewerth are also a part of Aeldaborn. More of the background can be found in this much revealing review by Heathen Harvest’s reviewer Sage, over here.

So, with that said, let’s give you what can be given. In a collaboration with Deggial Records / Edition Roter Drache, the Invisible Guy brings you the track “Do Der Sumer Komen Was” from their aforementioned release “Schlafender König“. I am doing this because of the fact that there weren’t many tracks up by them to begin with, so why wouldn’t there be some kind of collaboration to bring you a track? Well, here it is for your joy and pleasure. I picked the track I find to be the best on the album. Therefore, you can now stream the track down below and go buy the CD from them if you like what you are hearing. Always support something if you’re interested in it, or want to know more.